Friday, May 27, 2016

May 30 - June 3: Finding Forrester

QUIZ (25): ch. 1-7 Finding Forrester on Fri. June 3 (10 character matching; 15 M/C)

Fri. June 3, 2016
- Ch. 1-7 quiz today
- Start reading chapter 8 and working on the questions.
- You will need to hand in answers for ch. 9, 10 and 12 questions (52 marks).

Wed. June 1 - Thurs. June 2 (Review for Ch. 1-7 quiz on Friday)
- Take an aerial tour of New York City (setting of Finding Forrester). Can you spot any famous landmarks? You can also go on a virtual bike ride of the boroughs.
- Review characters and answers to chapter 4-7 questions of Finding Forrester.
- Continue reading chapters 6 and 7 of Finding Forrester.
- If finished chapter 7, start reading from chapter 8.

Mon.May 30 - Tues. May 31 , 2016  Ch. 1-7 answers
- In our final weeks of English 10, we will be reading the novel Finding Forrester. This novel is based on the screenplay written by Mike Rich.
- Read chapters 1 - 4 of Finding Forrester and work on the chapter questions.
  • Jamal comes from the South Bronx, which is located in one of New York City's five boroughs.
  • The setting of the novel Finding Forrester is an important component of the story and the two worlds inhabited by Jamal, the protagonist.
  • The poverty of the South Bronx is evident. Watch this photo essay of the South Bronx to learn about this neighbourhood.

Monday, May 23, 2016

May 24 - 27, 2016: The Chrysalids

DUE Tues. May 24: Chrysalids Sentence Combining
Wed. May 25 - Thurs. May 26 - In-class essay:  all materials provided in class
Fri. May 27 - The Chrysalids: ch. 13 - 17 quiz (25 marks)

Fri. May 27, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
 Chapter summaries.  Chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17.
- Quiz (25) on ch. 13 - 17
- Finish essays and overdue May assignments.

Wed. May 25 - Thurs. May 26, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
Chapter summaries.
- In-class essay.
- See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.
- review the comma splice and fused run-on sentence exercise. Complete and check your responses. There will be 10 marks on identifying and correcting these types of run-on sentences on Monday's quiz
- Continue work on the novel reading and new chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17. 
- Watch The Chrysalids inspired Jefferson Airplane song "Crown of Creation." 
Song lyrics quoted from ch. 16 p. 182   

Tues. May 24, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

Essay preparation:
- Consult the "List of Discoveries" to select three alternative axioms for inclusion in David Strorm's home. If you're unable to attend class, you can make selections from this list of quotes.
- In preparation for the upcoming in-class essay, list your three axiom selections on your axiom outline sheet. In the box beside each axiom, write a paragraph topic sentence using the axiom in quotation marks. Then, in point form, list three reasons for each axiom selected.
- See the introductory paragraph and outline for the in-class essay.
 - Finish The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay this week. Quotes sheet due today.
- Continue reading the novel or listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 3)
- Continue work on the novel reading and new chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17. 

Friday, May 13, 2016

May 17 - 20, 2016: The Chrysalids

QUIZ Fri. May 20 - Ch. 7-12 (25 marks) - 10 matching on characters; 15 multiple choice
Quotes sheet due Fri. May 20.

Fri. May 20, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

Chapter summaries.
- Quiz on ch. 7-12 today.
- Continue work on the novel reading and new chapter questions and answers for ch. 13-17.
- Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12
- View the documentary - Watch the Skies!:Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us




Wed. May 18 - Thurs. May 19, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
Chapter summaries.
- Start work on Chrysalids Sentence Combining
- Continue reading ch. 7 to 12.
-  Work on chapter 7 to 12 questions and answers.


Tues. May 17, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

Review character sheet and work on ch. 7 to 12 questions and answers.
- Start work on The Chrysalids quotes sheet. This is a 5 mark assignment that will be part of the total mark for your in-class essay next week. Quotes sheet due Fri. May 20.
-Listen to The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 2) Ch. 7-12

Sunday, May 8, 2016

May 9 - 13: The Chrysalids

DUE Mon. May 9 - Romeo and Juliet Graphic Novel evaluaton assignment.  
QUIZ Fri. May 13 - The Chrysalids ch. 1-6 / Wyndham biography notes

Fri. May 13, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
Chapter summaries.
- Review notes for the quiz today.
- Quiz on ch. 1-6 story details and matching on John Wyndham. 
- Continue reading The Chrysalids novel; work on the ch. 7 - 12 questions.

Thurs. May 12, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel
- Continue reading / listening to The Chrysalids novel.
- Review chapter  answers to chapters 1- 6. Also, review John Wyndham  answers for tomorrow's quiz.


Wed. May 11, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

- Finish viewing the John Wyndham biography and taking notes.
Part 1---Part 2 ---Part 3---Part 4--- Part 5--- Part 6
- Review answers to chapters 1 and 2; complete ch. 3 - 6 questions.
- Read up to the end of chapter 6 for Friday.
- Background on John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
-Questions and answers on the biography of John Wyndham, author of The Chrysalids.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1) Chapter 1-6
- Interestingly, Wyndham's novel Web, which was turned down for publication before his death, was later published ten years after his death.
 
 

Tues. May. 10, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

- Continue reading chapters 2 to 4 of The Chrysalids novel for Friday.
- Answer The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)
- Continue viewing the John Wyndham biography and taking notes.
Part 1---Part 2 ---Part 3---Part 4--- Part 5--- Part 6

Mon. May. 9, 2016 - The Chrysalids audiobook. The Chrysalids Online Novel

- Finish reading chapters 1 and 2 of The Chrysalids novel for Tuesday.
- Answer The Chrysalids questions for those chapters.
- The Chrysalids Radio Play (Part 1)
- John Wyndham biography and notes.
Part 1---Part 2 ---Part 3---Part 4--- Part 5--- Part 6